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Water Resources Engineer/Modeler

Jacobs, Syracuse, New York, United States

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Base Pay Range $85,000.00/yr – $111,525.00/yr

Your Impact Water plays an essential role in our health and well‑being. As a solutions company, Jacobs believes in dreaming big while staying grounded and invites you to explore new ways to approach every project. You will perform data collection, analysis, design, technical studies, and prepare reports associated with sewer systems, drainage, and flood‑control components for water and environmental projects.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, calibrate, and validate hydrologic and hydraulic models for stormwater, sewer, and watershed systems.

Perform analyses for flood risk, drainage design, and water‑quality assessments.

Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Collaborate with engineers, planners, and project managers to integrate modeling results into design solutions.

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to water resources.

Qualifications

Knowledge or experience with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling and GIS.

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.

Engineer in Training (EIT) licensure.

4–8 years’ experience in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling.

MicroStation and AutoCAD experience, including LiDAR data, surveying, 3‑D surfaces, and datum adjustments.

Project engineering experience related to water‑resources, drainage, hydrology, and hydraulics design projects.

Proficient use of Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Word, and PowerPoint.

Ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Benefits Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, company stock at a discount, unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off (PPTO), seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave, and additional rewards such as merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Seniority Level Not Applicable

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. This position was posted on January 06, 2026.

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